Botanical profile

English rose bush 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles'

Latin name
Rosa 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles'
Common name
English Rose 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’, commonly known as the ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ English rose, is a majestic David Austin-style variety renowned for its deep red color and rich fragrance. Its vigorous, bushy to slightly climbing habit allows it to be trained as a large shrub or espaliered against a wall or arch. It produces large, double, rosette-shaped flowers of an intense crimson red with velvety reflections, maintaining their depth throughout their bloom. Very fragrant, they diffuse a classic old rose fragrance, powerful and enveloping. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose offers a spectacular presence in flower beds or vertical structures. Rosa ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ attracts pollinating insects and brings dramatic elegance and romanticism to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly, especially during the first year. Then, water during periods of heat or drought.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Velvety crimson red
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
100 cm (3.5 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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